1. CHIDE (VERB): scold
Synonyms: rebuke, reprimand Antonyms: praise, applaud
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2. CONVERSANT (ADJECTIVE): familiar
Synonyms: acquainted, practiced Antonyms: ignorant, silent
Example Sentence:
A good citizen is supposed to be conversant with the rules of the road.
3. CHASTE (ADJECTIVE): pure
Synonyms: virtuous, incorrupt Antonyms: unchaste, defiled
Example Sentence:
My wife is known for her chaste character.
4. COGENT (ADJECTIVE): convincing
Synonyms: effective, forceful Antonyms: ineffective, weak
Example Sentence:
She could not give any cogent reason for her absence.
5. COMPATIBLE (ADJECTIVE): harmonious
Synonyms: suitable, adaptable Antonyms: incompatible, unsuited
Example Sentence:
We always have compatible relations because there is deep understanding between us.
6. CONTINGENCY (NOUN): emergency
Synonyms: exigency, probability Antonyms: improbability, advantage
Example Sentence:
I need to provide for all possible contingencies.
7. CORROBORATE (VERB): confirm
Synonyms: authenticate, prove Antonyms: disprove, reject
Example Sentence:
She corroborated her sister’s story.
8. CRESTFALLEN (ADJECTIVE): dejected
Synonyms: disappointed, depressed Antonyms: exuberant, elated
Example Sentence:
He was crestfallen at his failure.
9. CONSTRUE (VERB): interpret
Synonyms: deduce, explain Antonyms: misunderstand, confuse
Example Sentence:
It is difficult to construe the working of laws of Nature.
10. COMMODIOUS (ADJECTIVE): spacious
Synonyms: comfortable, ample Antonyms: uncomfortable, inconvenient
Example Sentence:
After getting a good job in a bank, I’ll build a commodious house for my family.